For Sale: 2012 Fender Japan Bass VI – 3-Tone Sunburst (MIJ) + Gig Bag

Up for sale is a 2012 Fender Japan Bass VI in classic 3-Tone Sunburst, made in Japan (MIJ), and complete with a gig bag. This rare and sought-after reissue blends guitar and bass worlds with its 6-string, short-scale format—perfect for deep baritone textures, surf tones, or ambient layering.

This instrument is in excellent condition, easily 9.5 out of 10, with only light scratches and a few small dings. It has been professionally set up and plays fantastic with no issues. Frets are in perfect condition with no wear.

Specifications

• Model: Fender Japan Bass VI (MIJ Reissue)

• Finish: 3-Tone Sunburst (Polyurethane)

• Serial Number: JD12021975

• Weight: 9 lbs 12 oz

• Nut Width: 1.60"

• Neck Depth @ 1st Fret: 0.83"

• Neck Depth @ 12th Fret: 0.92"

• Scale Length: 30" (762 mm)

• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 7.25" Radius

• Neck: Maple, Oval Shape

• Frets: 21 Vintage-Style

• Body: Alder

Electronics & Hardware

• Pickups: 3 x Fender Japan JG-Vintage Single-Coil

• Controls:

  • 3 x Pickup On/Off Sliders

  • 1 x Bass-Cut “Strangle” Switch

  • 1 x Master Volume

  • 1 x Master Tone

• Bridge: Floating Tremolo (BR-B6)

• Tuners: MHB-SD91 NI Vintage Style

• Tuning: E–E (One octave below a guitar)

• Included: Fender Japan Gig Bag

Condition

• Overall: 9.5/10 – excellent

• Cosmetic Wear: Light surface scratches, a few small dings (see detailed photos)

• Playability: Set up professionally; plays great with no fret buzz or dead spots

• Frets: Original and like new—no wear

Why Buy From Guitar Chimp?

We’ve been providing the finest guitars, basses, and amps since 2006. Every instrument is professionally inspected and set up by our in-house luthier before shipping. What you see in the photos is the exact instrument you will receive—no stock images.

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